Sometimes Dreams Really Do Come True
There is nothing like a summer on the shores of Lake Erie!
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When the West Side Goes to Wanakah
Every summer, when we packed up the old station wagon and made our annual trek to our summer cottage near Point Breeze, we would pass by a very large property on Route 5 that had a magnificent view of Lake Erie. There are two stone pillars near the entrance of the estate with the words, […]
Memories of the Historic Buffalo Blizzard of 1977
For the first time in American history, the President declared a “federal disaster” to address the devastating impacts of a winter storm.
The Special Joys of Sisterhood Weekends
There never seemed enough time at family gatherings for the three of us to have the “chick-chats” we had once dearly loved.
Reliving Our European Dream—in Buffalo, New York?
Where would you rather spend the month of August? In Europe or Buffalo?
Finding Inspiration on the Shores of Lake Erie
This summer, I will find a comfortable piece of driftwood and sit and stare at the water for a while.
Why “La Famiglia e Tutto” (Family is Everything)
Sicilians have a saying—La Famiglia e Tutto (Family is Everything)—and they live by what they say.
What is More Precious than a Lifelong Friend?
I was overlooking an essential ingredient in a long and happy life—the love and support of friends.
The Joys and Anxieties of “Stresstember”
I recently learned that September is a month of great trepidation for some people.
Fingy Conners, Wild Bill Donovan, and the “Irish” First Ward
On my most recent trip back to Buffalo, I decided to take a walking tour through a different part of the city.
The Magnificent Willows of Western New York
For centuries, poets, writers and philosophers have been inspired by weeping willow trees. So have I.
Everything You Wanted to Know About the Infant of Prague
So ubiquitous was the Infant of Prague statue in West Side homes that as a child, I assumed every house in the world had one.